The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has set up the Media and Publicity Committee for its 60th Anniversary celebration scheduled to hold between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 in Abuja.
The seven man Diamond Jubilee media team is chaired by Chimezie Anaso, Chairman of SWAN in Anambra while Emmanuel Akpan, chairman of Awka Ibom Chapter will serve as the Vice Chairman of the committee
Other members of the committee are Hembadoon Orsar, Chairman of Benue Chapter as Secretary; Ahmed Amshi, Vice President North East, member; Jacob Onjewu, Secretary Kaduna State Chapter, member and two Graphics/Info-Graphic experts.
The appointment letter signed by Isaiah Benjamin and Ikenna Okonkwo, President and Secretary General of SWAN respectively said, the committee took effect from Oct. 6 and would continue after the anniversary as a standing committee.
“We write to formally convey your appointment as the Chairman and members of the Media/Publicity, SWAN Diamond Jubilee/60th Anniversary and Beyond.
“Your appointment is due to your track record of dedication and drive for positive results and achievements which you have been identified with,” it said.
The National Secretariat said the committee was expected to engage with relevant Media platforms, Print, Online, and electronic in the use of various contents regarding SWAN@60 anniversary.
Terms of reference include that the Committee should evolve creative and practical ways that will ensure robust and steady Content Generation and Dissemination ahead of the upcoming SWAN 60th Anniversary
“The Committee will also from time-to-time contribute to making SWAN Official Website to be robust with relevant information.
“Committee members are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions,” it said.